ZIP 72352 (La Grange, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72352: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Arkansas
Lee County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 32% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lee County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
Lee County at a glance: 11.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Lee County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (17.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (1.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 27.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-1 (1), SR-242 (1) and US-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72352 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| US-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-79N | 11 |
| US-79W | 8 |
| Sh1 | 7 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| Sh1N | 5 |
| Sh78 | 4 |
| Sh121 | 3 |
| Sh243 | 2 |
ZIP 72352 at a glance
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +18% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +31% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72352
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72352?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (38 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 72352?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72352 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72352?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in September, with 17.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72352?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72352 compared with Arkansas?
Lee County records 68.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72352?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.